RCRA CONTINGENCY PLAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE...

RCRA CONTINGENCY PLAN

&

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES

November 2005

Updated August 2007

Updated November 2009

Updated October 2012

1 Texas State University – San Marcos Revised October 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE ..................................................................................................... 2

2.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 3

2.1 FACILITY DESCRIPTION ................................................................... 3

2.2 SOURCES OF HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATION ............................ 3

3.0 AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS ................................. 13

4.0 EMERGENCY COORDINATOR/CALL SEQUENCE ...................................... 14

5.0 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... 19

6.0 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ........................................................................ 21

7.0 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ...................................................................... 23

8.0 EVACUATION PLAN .................................................................................. 28

9.0 AMENDMENTS OF THE CONTINGENCY PLAN .......................................... 30

10.0 DISTRIBUTION OF THE CONTINGENCY PLAN.......................................... 31

ATTACHMENTS

A Exert from Federal Regulations For Contingency Plan and Emergency

Response Procedures

B Properties of Hazardous Wastes Managed at Texas State University

C Plan Amendment Form and Distribution List


1.0 PURPOSE

This document (Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) Contingency Plan and

Emergency Response Procedures) has been prepared for Texas State University-San

Marcos (hereinafter referred to as ―University) to comply with federal regulations as

required by 40CFR 265 Subpart C (Preparedness and Prevention) and 40CFR 265

Subpart D (Contingency Plan). The federal regulations are incorporated by reference in

Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 30TAC §335.112(a). This plan

describes the actions that University personnel will take in response to fires, explosions,

or any planned or unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or

hazardous waste constituents to air, soil, or surface water at the Container Accumulation

Area (CAA).

Excerpts from the federal regulations are presented in Attachment A.


2.0 INTRODUCTION

2.1 FACILITY DESCRIPTION

Texas State University – San Marcos is a four-year accredited university located at 601

University Drive in San Marcos, Texas. The University is the sixth largest university in

the state with a student population of more than 34,000. Figure 2.1 provides an area map

showing the University’s location. Details concerning the location and general

operations for the University are in Table 2.1.

Hazardous wastes generated at the University include: acids, bases, spent solvents, lab

packs, photographic wastes and aqueous solutions of heavy metals and other inorganics,

primarily from campus labs. Other wastes that are managed include: universal waste,

fluorescent and metal halide bulbs, batteries, mercury thermostats, paint waste and waste

oil.

The University operates three RCRA-permit exempt Container Accumulation Areas

(CAAs) for management of hazardous waste. The CAAs do not require a RCRA permit

because they are used to store waste for less than 90 days (an exclusion allowed by

40CFR §262.30). The CAAs on campus are located in the service yard of the Roy F.

Mitte Building and Room 205 of the Chemistry Building (see Figure 2.2). A third CAA

began operations in the Fall of 2012 and is located at the STAR park on McCarty lane

and Hunter Road (off campus).

2.2 SOURCES OF HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATION

Hazardous wastes are generated as a result of teaching, research and operational activities

at the University. The University is responsible for proper handling and ultimate disposal

of hazardous wastes from the CAA. This responsibility is executed by the Environmental

Health Safety and Risk Management Office (EHSRM). The Resource Conservation and

Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous wastes are generated at the following departments:

Facilities (Physical Plant) Shops and

Garage

Engineering and Technology

Print Shop Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center

Art Department and Photo Labs Theater

Chemistry and Biochemistry Family and Consumer Science

Aquatic Biology LBJ Student Center

Biology Residence Life Shops

Physics Health Professions

Agriculture Utility Plants

STAR Park


These departments accumulate waste in Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAA). The

satellite accumulation areas can store up to 55 gallons of hazardous waste before being

moved to the less than 90-day Container Accumulation Area. As an internal policy, the

University uses a trigger volume of 30 gallons or less for waste to be moved to the CAA.

The satellite accumulation areas are listed on Table 2.2 and shown on Figure 2.3.

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Table 2.1

Facility Description

GENERAL DATA

Facility Name: Texas State University – San Marcos

Facility Address: 601 University Drive

San Marcos, Texas 78666

Owner Address: Same

Telephone/FAX: 512/245-3616 (Environmental Health, Safety & Risk

Management)

512/245-8277 (fax) (Environmental Health, Safety & Risk

Management)

Primary NAICS Code: 61131

EPA I.D. No.: TXD980812168

Solid Waste Reg. No.: 66137

FACILITY LOCATION County/State: Hays County, Texas

Latitude: 29.8888216 N (Container Accumulation Area)

Longitude: 97 .9469765 W (Container Accumulation Area)

Map: Figures 1.1, 1.2

Landside directions: From the intersection of IH-35 and Aquarena Springs Drive

(Exit 206), travel west on Aquarena Springs to the intersection

of Sessoms Drive. Turn right onto Sessoms Drive and follow

it to Comanche St. Turn left on Comanche and turn right into

the first parking lot (service yard) of the Roy F. Mitte building

located on the right. The Container Accumulation Area is

located on the east side of the service yard near Comanche.


Table 2.1

Facility Description (cont’d)

GENERAL OPERATION Description Of Operation:

This is a State-supported public university offering undergraduate and graduate level

programs.

Products Handled:

Diesel, Sulfuric Acid, Laboratory Chemicals

Note: Material Safety Data Sheets are maintained by each department using chemicals.

Hazardous Wastes Handled:

Spent acids, bases, solvents, inorganic metals in aqueous solutions, photographic

waste, and universal wastes such as batteries, bulbs, mercury thermostats, and paints.

Also manages waste oil, antifreeze and automobile batteries.

Substantial Expansions:

STAR Park for research and product development completed construction in the Fall

2012. No other expansion beyond the property boundaries, but new buildings &/or

renovations are constantly under construction on campus.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION – Container Accumulation Area (NOR 007) Operation: Less than 90-day Container Accumulation Area for

containerized waste.

Location: East side of the Roy F. Mitte building service yard, facing

Comanche St.

Size: 40 feet x 12 feet x 9 feet (L x W x H).

Discharge Prevention: The containment building provides secondary containment for

spills that might occur within the building. The floor consists

of a rectangular grate covering a sump that is lined with HDPE

synthetic liner. The floor sump is designed to store the

maximum inventory within the building.


Table 2.1

Facility Description (cont’d)



Location: Room 205 of the Chemistry Building.


Discharge Prevention: This room is designed like a vault. There are no floor drains

and it is has a fire suppression system.



Location: Room 142 of the STAR One Park Building in the STAR Park.

STAR Park is on 3055 Hunter Road, San Marcos, Texas 78666


Discharge Prevention: There are no floor drains.

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Table 2.2

Satellite Hazardous Waste Accumulation Areas

Texas State University – San Marcos

Generating department Building and address

1. Facilities (Physical Plant) Shops and

Garage

Physical Plant Garage

151-5 Sessoms Drive


2. Print Shop 1727 Ranch Road 12


3. Art Department Joann Cole Mitte Art

749 Comanche Street


Sabinal Hall (photography)

205 Pleasant Street


4. Chemistry and Biochemistry Chemistry/Centennial Hall

202 Old Main Dr. /120 Old Main Dr.


5. Aquatic Biology Freeman Aquatic Biology

220 E. Sessom Drive


6. Biology Jerome & Catherine Supple Science

Building

310 Vista Drive


7. Physics Roy F. Mitte

749 Comanche Street


8. Agriculture and Garage Agriculture

206 Pleasant Street


9. Engineering Technology Roy F. Mitte Room 2240E Office

749 Comanche Street


10. Ingram School of Engineering Roy F. Mitte Room 2240E Office

749 Comanche Street



Table 2.2

Satellite Hazardous Waste Accumulation Areas


Generating department Building and address

11.Edwards Aquifer Research and Data

Center

Freeman Aquatic Biology

220 E. Sessom Drive


12. Theater Theater

430 Moon Street


13. LBJ Student Center LBJ Student Center

301 Student Center Drive


14. Family and Consumer Science Family and Consumer Science

245 W. Sessoms Dr.


15. Residence Life Shops Dept. of Housing and Residential Life

515 North Comanche


16. Health Professions Building Health Professions Building

712 N. Comanche


17. Central Utility Plant (formally

referred to as CoGen)

Central Utility Plant

150 Buckner St.


18. STAR Park STAR Park

3055 Hunter Road

San Marcos, TX 78666

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3.0 AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS

The University will distribute to the local service providers a copy of this plan and

request a written agreement to provide service to the University. If agreements are

secured from the local service providers, they will be maintained at the EHSRM and the

University Police Department (UPD). A refusal to provide services will also be kept in

the EHSRM and UPD along with copies of contracts with emergency response

contractors and equipment suppliers.

The local hospital will be advised on the properties of the hazardous wastes managed at

the university (Attachment B) and the potential injuries or illnesses that could result

from fires, explosions or releases at the facility. In general, the waste streams consist of a

combination of many chemicals; thus, MSDS sheets do not exist for these mixtures.

Each department maintains copies of individual MSDSs for chemicals used in their area.

The department contacts and Waste Analysis Plan (WAP) will be consulted to determine

the specific constituents possible in a waste stream if a release occurs. Copies of the

WAP are on file in the EHSRM.

Chemicals needing special attention (e.g., hydrofluoric acid, ethidium bromide) will have

a section in Attachment B with specific first aid procedures.


4.0 EMERGENCY COORDINATOR/CALL SEQUENCE

Table 4.1 lists the names of the Emergency Coordinator and the designated alternate at

the University along with contact information. The Emergency Coordinator is familiar

with all aspects of the Contingency Plan, all operations and activities at the University,

the location and characteristics of waste handled the location of records within the facility

and the facility layout. In addition the Emergency Coordinator has the authority to

commit the resources needed to carry out the Contingency Plan.

Figure 4.1 shows the sequence of spill notification and the coordination that will occur in

the event that assistance from outside emergency responders (city or contract) is

requested.

Table 4.1 also shows the internal University notification requirements and the regulatory

and outside responder contacts. If the spill occurs within the Satellite Accumulation

Areas (see Figure 2.3) and is larger than 5-gallons, the Dean and Chair for that

department may be contacted as part of the local response team.



Table 4.1 Hazardous Waste Spill Notification References


GENERAL FACILITY

FACILITY AREA

ADDRESS

OFFICE

FAX NUMBER


601 University Drive

San Marcos, Texas 78666 (512) 245-3616 (512) 245-8277

LOCAL RESPONSE TEAM

POSITION/TITLE NAME RESPONSE

TIME

TRAINING LEVEL OFFICE HOME CELL

Emergency Coordinator

University Police (receives

all 911 calls made from

campus)

Chief of Police 15 minutes

Contingency Plan reviewed

University safe

operating procedures

On campus dial

911

(512) 245-2805

(512) 245-8336

Emergency Coordinator

Alternate

On Call

Environmental

Health and Safety

Specialist

30 minutes


University safe operating

procedures

(512) 245-3616

(512) 738-6650

(On Call)

(512) 738-6650

(On Call)

Additional

Resources/Support

(maintains list of

University Contacts and

home numbers)

Central Utilities

Plant 15 minutes


University safe operating

procedures

(512) 245-2108


Table 4.1 (cont.)

Hazardous Waste Spill Notification References Texas State University – San Marcos

REQUIRED EXTERNAL NOTIFICATIONS

AGENCY LOCATION OFFICE ALTERNATE

National Response Center (NRC) Washington, D.C. (800) 424-8802 (202) 267-2675

TCEQ 24-hour Environmental Release Hotline (Chem-Tel, Inc.) Tampa, FL (800) 832-8224

San Marcos Fire Department Emergency Management Coordinator

(LEPC)

San Marcos, TX 911 (512) 393-8460

(512) 393-7301

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Region 11 Austin, TX (512) 339-2929

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - Central Office Austin, TX (512) 463-7727

(512) 239-2507

(800) 832-8224 (24

Hrs. Chem-Tel, see

above)

REGULATORY NOTIFICATIONS - ASSISTANCE/ADVISORY (outside resources)

AGENCY LOCATION OFFICE ALTERNATE

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Austin, TX (512) 490-0057

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Region VI Dallas, TX (800)887-6063 (214) 665-2200

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Austin, TX (800) 792-1112 (512) 389-4800

Texas Department of Health Austin, TX (512) 458-7111

Texas Highway Patrol (Department of Public Safety) San Marcos, TX 911 (512) 353-7000


Table 4.1 (cont.) Hazardous Waste Spill Notification References


OUTSIDE EMERGENCY RESPONSE ORGANIZATIONS

COMPANY LOCATION OFFICE ALTERNATE

Phillips (PCS) Environmental Services (Disposal Only) Buda, TX

Houston, TX

Austin, TX

(281) 788-8801

(713) 674-2406

(512) 374-9862

(713) 672-0733

(210) 872-5587

Eagle SWS (Eagle Construction and Env. Services) Cibolo, TX 1-800-336-0909

TAS Environmental San Antonio, TX 1-888-654-0111

San Antonio Testing Laboratory San Antonio, TX (210) 229-9920 (210) 836-8936

LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES

DIAL 911

for All Police, Fire, and Ambulance Emergencies

SERVICE LOCATION PRIMARY ALTERNATE

Hays County Sheriff San Marcos, TX 911 (512) 393-7896

Police Department San Marcos, TX 911 (512) 753-2108

Fire Department San Marcos, TX 911 (512) 393-8460

Parks and Recreation (Environmental Dept) San Marcos, TX (512) 393-8400 (512) 393-8410

Wastewater Treatment Plant San Marcos, TX (512) 393-8010 (512) 393-8344

San Marcos Hays County EMS./Ambulance Service San Marcos 911 (512) 353-5115

Central Texas Medical Center San Marcos, TX 911 (512) 353-8979

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5.0 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Release reporting is the responsibility of the Environmental Health Safety and Risk

Management Office. The EHSRM staff will report on all releases of hazardous waste,

chemicals or utility related releases (primarily aqueous streams involving sumps or chill

water lines). Outside regulatory contacts must be notified if:

the quantity of chemical spilled to the environment exceeds the reportable quantity in

40CFR §302.4 (numerous chemicals with chemical-specific limits);

the release reaches Sessoms Creek or the San Marcos River (waters of the State) in

excess of 100 pounds (per 30TAC §327.4(a)(2)) or

the release is an oil and reaches Sessoms Creek or the San Marcos River and has a

visible sheen, or it is spilled onto land in excess of 25 gallons.

Notification will be made within 24-hours of the release. The release will be reported to the

following departments by phone call or fax:

TCEQ 24-Hour Emergency Spill Reporting (1-800-832-8224)

TCEQ 24-Hour Alternate Reporting numbers (1-512-239-2507 or 512-463-7727)

Region 11 TCEQ office at (512 339-2929) if the spill occurs during normal business

hours

National Response Center (1-800-424-8802).

The initial report will provide, to the extent known, the information listed in 30TAC

§327.3(d) and shown below: 1. the name, address and telephone number of the person making the telephone

report;

2. the date, time, and location of the spill or discharge;

3. a specific description or identification of the oil, petroleum product, hazardous

substances or other substances discharged or spilled;

4. an estimate of the quantity discharged or spilled;

5. the duration of the incident;

6. the name of the surface water or a description of the waters in the state

affected or threatened by the discharge or spill;

7. the source of the discharge or spill;

8. a description of the extent of actual or potential water pollution or harmful

impacts to the environment and an identification of any environmentally

sensitive areas or natural resources at risk;

9. if different from paragraph (1) of this subsection, the names, addresses, and

telephone numbers of the responsible person and the contact person at the

location of the discharge or spill;

10. a description of any actions that have been taken, are being taken, and will be

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11. taken to contain and respond to the discharge or spill;

12. any known or anticipated health risks;

13. the identity of any governmental representatives, including local authorities or

third parties, responding to the discharge or spill; and

14. any other information that may be significant to the response action.

In accordance with 30TAC §327.5, EHSRM will submit a written report within 30 days to

the Regional TCEQ office. The written report will contain all the elements 1-13 shown

above and one of the following items, as applicable:

1. A statement that the discharge or spill response action has been completed and a

description of how the response action was conducted.

2. A request for an extension of time to complete the response action, along with the

reasons for the request. The request will also include a projected work schedule

outlining the time required to complete the response action. The TCEQ may grant an

extension of up to 6 months from the date of the spill or discharge was reported.

Unless otherwise notified, by the appropriate regional manager, the University will

proceed according to the terms of the projected work schedule.

3. A statement that the discharge or spill response action has not been completed nor is

it expected to be completed within the maximum allowable six month extension. The

statement shall explain why completion of the response action is not feasible and

include a projected work schedule outlining the remaining tasks to complete the

response action. This information will also serve as notification that the response

actions will be conducted under the Texas Risk Reduction Program rules in 30TAC

Chapter 350.

In addition, any time that the Contingency Plan is activated (regardless of the size of the

release) the University will document in their files the following information:

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the department with the release;

(2) Date, time, and type of incident (e.g. fire, explosion);

(3) Name and quantity of material(s) involved;

(4) The extent of injuries, if any;

(5) An assessment of actual or potential hazards to human health or the environment,

where this is applicable; and

(6) Estimated quantity and disposition of recovered material that resulted from the

incident.

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6.0 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

The University maintains safety equipment to respond to small releases of hazardous waste

(5-gallons or less). The University will rely on the San Marcos Fire Department or outside

contractors to respond to releases larger than 5-gallons. The equipment on-site includes

those items required by 40CFR 265.32 and 40CFR 265.52(e) with the exception of the

internal alarm system. The University personnel stay in contact with one another and outside

emergency services through the use of land-based phones, radios and cell phones.

Table 6.1 lists the emergency response equipment maintained at the University. The

location and capability of the equipment is also included in Table 6.1. The University waste

pickup vehicle is equipped to respond to small releases at the Satellite Accumulation Areas

(see Figure 2.3) while most of the same supplies are also kept at the less than 90-day

Container Accumulation Area (NOR 007).

The equipment is tested and maintained by EHSRM as applicable, to assure its proper

operation in time of an emergency. Aisle space is maintained in the Container Accumulation

Area to allow sufficient unobstructed movement of personnel and equipment in the event of

an emergency. A fire hydrant is located directly across from the Container Accumulation

Area on Comanche Street.

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Table 6.1

List of Emergency Response Equipment

For Spills of 5-Gallons or Less

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

Name of Equipment Located in

Emergency

Response

Truck

Located at the

Container

Accumulation

Area (NOR)

007

Located in

Garage of

EHSRM

Office

(Smith House)

1. Sorbent Pads – Universal and

Oil Only

X X X

2. Granular Sorbent X X X

3. Shovel or broom and dust pan X X X

4. Container for debris Bags 55-gallon

drum, 5-gallon

DOT buckets

30-gallon, 55-

gallon drums and 5-

gallon DOT

buckets

5. Booms – Universal and Oil

Only

X X

6. Rubber gloves X X X

7. Goggles or safety glasses X X X

8. Fire extinguishers X X X

9. Eye wash station X

10. Phone and emergency contact

list

Carry on-call

phone

Contact list in 3-

ring binder in

response box

Land phone

and cell phone,

list in phone

box outside

EHSRM will inspect and replenish the truck and CAA with supplies on a monthly basis and

after use. Additional bulk supplies of pads and booms are located at the Thorton House

garage, Central Plant, East Plant, West Plant, and South Plant.

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7.0 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

For spills or releases of hazardous waste from the Container Accumulation Areas, the

procedures in Table 7.1 will be followed.

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Table 7.1

Specific Hazardous Waste and Spill Incident Response Checklist

The person functioning as Emergency Coordinator during the initial response period has

the authority to take whatever steps are necessary to control the emergency situation. This

plan provides general guidelines but is not intended to be all-inclusive for every emergency.

The Emergency Coordinator is authorized to use their judgment in responding.

INITIAL RESPONSE ACTIONS - SUMMARY Personnel and Public Safety are first priorities

Eliminate sources of ignition or potential source of ignition

Close the isolation plate in the storm water drain at the Roy F. Mitte Loading Dock

(if the release is at this CAA)

Isolate the source of the discharge, minimize further flow

Make internal notifications (i.e., University Police Department, [UPD], first)

Emergency Coordinator (UPD) will make external notifications (if deemed

necessary)

Emergency Coordinator or Alternate Emergency Coordinator (EHSRM) will

evacuate the affected building(s) as necessary.

Emergency Coordinator or Alternate Emergency Coordinator will activate the Local

Response Team (EHSRM Office) as necessary.

Emergency Coordinator or Alternate Emergency Coordinator will activate response

contractors and other external resources as necessary

Emergency Coordinator or Alternate Emergency Coordinator will monitor and

control the containment and clean-up effort.

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Table 7.1

Specific Hazardous Waste Release Checklist

Remember, Without Exception, Personnel Safety is First Priority. Excessive

Exposure to the Vapor and Liquid Stages of the Spilled Product Should Be Avoided.

INITIAL RESPONSE

_____ Restrict access to the spill site and adjacent area as the situation demands. Take

any other steps necessary to minimize any threat to health and safety.

_____ Eliminate possible sources of ignition in the near vicinity of the spill.

_____ Take appropriate personal protective measures.

_____ Use testing and sampling equipment to determine potential safety hazards, as the

situation demands.

_____ Identify/Isolate the source and minimize the loss of product.

_____ Verify the type of product and quantity released (Waste Analysis Plan and MSDS

sheets if available).

_____ Advise personnel in the area of any potential threat and/or initiate evacuation

procedures.

_____ Take necessary fire response actions.

_____ Call for medical assistance if an injury has occurred.

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Table 7.1

Specific Hazardous Waste Release Checklist SPILL/RELEASE REMEDIATION MEASURES

_____ Emergency Coordinator, or his designee, notifies appropriate University

personnel via hand-held radios or cell phones, as applicable.

_____ Direct cleanup operations using appropriate spill response equipment and supplies

(i.e., absorbents, booms, pumps, shovels, etc.)

_____ Prevent the spill from entering the water &/or drainage system to the greatest

extent possible.

_____ Contain spilled material in a new drum as well as any spill response material.

_____ EHSRM will characterize the drummed material and coordinate disposal.

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Table 7.1

Specific Hazardous Waste Release Checklist

FOLLOWUP ACTIONS

The EHSRM, unless noted otherwise below, will conduct these follow-up actions:

_____ Sample and classify the wastes generated from spill cleanup in accordance with

the University’s Waste Analysis Plan. Dispose of the waste appropriately as

hazardous or non-hazardous, based on the characterization and classification

(within 30 days). Keep copies of the laboratory data with the Waste Analysis

Plan.

_____ Notify the State and local authorities if the spill exceeds reporting thresholds

(within 24-hours). EHSRM will notify and maintain copies of the reports (see

Section 5.0).

_____ Clean and restock the spill response equipment and decontamination equipment

(within 7 days).

_____ Note in the Operating Record (Hazardous Waste Files) the time, date and details

of the spill. If necessary, submit a written report to the TCEQ in compliance with

40CFR 265.56(j) (within 15 days). EHSRM will notify and maintain copies of

the reports (see Section 5.0).


8.0 EVACUATION PLAN

The evacuation routes for the Container Accumulation Areas are shown in Figure 8.1. If one

route is blocked by the spill or for other reasons, the alternate route will be used. All

responders will enter the University by either Comanche Street or Sessom Drive. Figure 2.2

shows the typically-used access routes to the Container Accumulation Areas.



9.0 AMENDMENTS OF THE CONTINGENCY PLAN

The Contingency Plan will be reviewed and immediately amended, if necessary, whenever:

the applicable regulations are revised;

the plan fails in an emergency;

the emergency coordinator changes or

the list of emergency equipment changes.

Amendments to the plan will be noted on the Revision Record and will be sent to those listed

on the distribution list (Attachment C)

Revisions to this document are the responsibility of the EHSRM of Texas State University-

San Marcos and are to be prepared in accordance with the applicable federal regulations (as

presented in Attachment A).


10.0 DISTRIBUTION OF THE CONTINGENCY PLAN

The Contingency Plan will be distributed by EHSRM to the list of local emergency response

providers and local service providers shown in Attachment C. The distribution list also

shows internal university recipients of the plan as well as City offices that may respond in a

support role. A letter submitting the plan will request a signature from the provider if the

entity agrees to provide services to the University in the event of an emergency. These

signed written agreements will be maintained at the University in compliance with Federal

Regulations.

Texas State University –San Marcos A-1

ATTACHMENT A

Excerpt of Federal Regulations For Contingency Plan and Emergency

Response Procedures



TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT

PART 265--INTERIM STATUS STANDARDS FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF

HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES

Subpart C—Preparedness and Prevention

§ 265.30 Applicability.

The regulations in this subpart apply to owners and operators of all hazardous waste

facilities, except as §265.1 provides otherwise.

§265.31 Maintenance and operation of facility.

Facilities must be maintained and operated to minimize the possibility of a fire, explosion, or

any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste

constituents to air, soil or surface water which could threaten human health or the

environment.

§265.32 Required equipment

All facilities must be equipped with the following, unless none of the hazards posed by waste

handled at the facility could require a particular kind of equipment specified below:

(a) An internal communication or alarm system capable of providing immediate

emergency instructions (voice or signal) to facility personnel;

(b) A device, such as a telephone (immediately available at the scene of operations) or a

hand-held two way radio, capable of summoning emergency assistance from local police

departments, fire departments, or State or local emergency response teams;

(c) Portable fire extinguishers, fire control equipment (including special extinguishing

equipment, such as that using foam, inert gas, or dry chemicals), spill control equipment, and

decontamination equipment; and

(d) Water at adequate volume and pressure to supply water hose streams, or foam

producing equipment, or automatic sprinklers, or water spray systems.

§ 265.33 Testing and maintenance of equipment.

All facility communications or alarm systems, fire protection equipment, spill control

equipment, and decontamination equipment, where required, must be tested and maintained

as necessary to assure its proper operation in time of emergency.

§ 265.34 Access to communications or alarm system.

(a) Whenever hazardous waste is being poured, mixed, spread, or otherwise handled, all

personnel involved in the operations must have immediate access to an internal alarm or

emergency communication device, either directly or through visual or voice contact with

another employee, unless such a device is not required under §265.32.

(b) If there is ever just one employee on the premises while the facility is operating, he

must have immediate access to a device such as a telephone (immediately available at the

scene of operation) or a hand-held two-way radio capable of summoning external emergency

assistance, unless such a device is not required under §265.32.

§ 265.35 Required aisle space.


The owner or operator must maintain aisle space to allow the unobstructed movement of

personnel, fire protection equipment, spill control equipment and decontamination equipment

to any area of facility operation in an emergency, unless aisle space is not needed for any of

these purposes.

§ 265.36 [Reserved]

§ 265.37 Arrangements with local authorities.

(a) The owner or operator must attempt to make the following arrangements, as

appropriate for the type of waste handled at his facility and the potential need for the

services of these organizations:

(1) Arrangements to familiarize police, fire departments, and emergency response teams

with the layout of the facility, properties of hazardous waste handled at the facility

and associated hazards, places where facility personnel would normally be working,

entrances to roads inside the facility, and possible evacuation routes;

(2) Where more than one police and fire department might respond to an emergency,

agreements designating primary emergency authority to a specific police and specific

fire department, and agreements with any others to provide support to the primary

emergency authority;

(3) Agreements with State emergency response teams, emergency response contractors,

and equipment suppliers; and

(4) Arrangements to familiarize local hospitals with the properties of hazardous waste

handled at the facility and the types of injuries or illnesses which could result from

fires, explosions, or releases at the facility.

(b) Where State or local authorities decline to enter into such arrangements, the

owner or operator must document the refusal in the operating record.

Subpart D--Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures

§ 265.50 Applicability.

The regulations in this subpart apply to owners and operators of all hazardous waste

facilities, except as § 265.1 provides otherwise.

§265.51 Purpose and implementation of contingency plan.

(a) Each owner or operator must have a contingency plan for his facility. The contingency

plan must be designed to minimize hazards to human health or the environment from fires,

explosions, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous

waste constituents to air, soil, or surface water.

(b) The provisions of the plan must be carried out immediately whenever there is a fire,

explosion, or release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents which could

threaten human health or the environment.

[45 FR 33232, May 19, 1980, as amended at 50 FR 4514, Jan. 31, 1985]

§262.52. Content of the plan.


(a) The contingency plan must describe the actions facility personnel must take to comply

with §265.51 and §265.56 in response to fires, explosions, or any unplanned sudden or non-

sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to air, soil, or surface

water at the facility.

(b) If the owner or operator has already prepared a Spill Prevention Control and

Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan in accordance with part 112 of this chapter or part 1510 of

chapter V or some other emergency or contingency plan, he need only amend that plan to

incorporate hazardous waste management provisions that are sufficient to comply with the

requirements of this part.

(c) The plan must describe arrangements agreed to by local police departments, fire

departments, hospitals, contractors and State and local emergency response teams to

coordinate emergency services pursuant to §265.37

(d) The plan must list names, addresses and phone numbers (office and home) of all

persons qualified to act as emergency coordinator (see §265.55), and this list must be kept up

to date. Where more than one person is listed, one must be named as primary emergency

coordinator and others must be listed in the order in which they will assume responsibility as

alternates.

(e) The plan must include a list of all emergency equipment at the facility (such as fire

extinguishing systems, spill control equipment, communications and alarm systems (internal

and external), and decontamination equipment, where this equipment is required. This list

must be kept up to date. In addition, the plan must include the location and physical

description of each item on the list, and a brief outline of its capabilities.

(f) The plan must include an evacuation plan for facility personnel where there is a

possibility that evacuation could be necessary. This plan must describe signal(s) to be used

to begin evacuation, evacuation routes, and alternate evacuation routes (in cases where the

primary routes could be blocked by release of hazardous waste or fires).

[45 FR 33232, May 19, 1980, as amended at 46 FR 27480, May 20, 1981; 50 FR 4514, Jan.

31, 1985]

§ 265.53 Copies of contingency plan.

A copy of the contingency plan and all revisions to the plan must be:

(a) Maintained at the facility; and

(b) Submitted to all local police departments, fire departments, hospitals, and State and

local emergency response teams that may be called upon to provide emergency services.


§ 265.54 Amendment of contingency plan.

The contingency plan must be reviewed, and immediately amended, if necessary, whenever:

(a) Applicable regulations are revised;

(b) The plan fails in an emergency;

(c) The facility changes--in its design, construction, operation, maintenance, or other

circumstances--in a way that materially increases the potential for fires, explosions, or

releases of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents, or changes the response

necessary in an emergency;

(d) The list of emergency coordinators changes; or


(e) The list of emergency equipment changes.


§ 265.55 Emergency coordinator.

At all times, there must be at least one employee either on the facility premises or on call (i.e.

available to respond to an emergency by reaching the facility within a short period of time)

with the responsibility for coordinating all emergency response measures. This emergency

coordinator must be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the facility’s contingency plan, all

operations and activities at the facility, the location and characteristics of waste handled, the

location of all records within the facility, and the facility layout. In addition, this person

must have the authority to commit the resources needed to carry out the contingency plan.

[Comment: The emergency coordinator’s responsibilities are more fully spelled out in

§265.56. Applicable responsibilities for the emergency coordinator vary, depending on

factors such as type and variety of waste(s) handled by the facility, and type and complexity

of the facility.]

§ 265.56 Emergency procedures.

(a) Whenever there is an imminent or actual emergency situation, the emergency

coordinator (or his designee when the emergency coordinator is on call) must immediately:

(1) Activate internal facility alarms or communication systems, where applicable, to

notify all facility personnel; and

(2) Notify appropriate State or local agencies with designated response roles if their help

is needed.

(b) Whenever there is a release, fire or explosion, the emergency coordinator must

immediately identify the character, exact source, amount, and a real extent of any released

materials. He may do this by observation or review of facility records or manifests and, if

necessary, by chemical analysis.

(c) Concurrently, the emergency coordinator must assess possible hazards to human

health or the environment that may result from the release, fire or explosion. This

assessment must consider both direct and indirect effects of the release, fire, or explosion

(e.g., the effects of any toxic, irritating, or asphyxiating gases that are generated, or the

effects of any hazardous surface water run-offs from water or chemical agents used to control

fire and heat-induced explosions.

(d) If the emergency coordinator determines that the facility has had a release, fire, or

explosion which could threaten human health or the environment, outside the facility, he

must report his findings as follows:

(1) If his assessment indicates that evacuation of local areas may be advisable, he must

immediately notify appropriate local authorities. He must be available to help appropriate

officials decide whether local areas should be evacuated; and

(2) He must immediately notify either the government official designated as the on-scene

coordinator for that geographical area (in the applicable regional contingency plan under part

1510 of this title), or the National Response Center (using their 24-hour toll free number

800/434-8802). The report must include:


(i.) Name and telephone number of reporter;

(ii) Name and address of facility;

(iii) Time and type of incident (e.g. release, fire);

(iv) Name and quantity of material(s) involved to the extent known;

(v) The extent of injuries, if any; and

(vi) The possible hazards to human health, or the environment, outside the facility.

(e) During an emergency, the emergency coordinator must take all reasonable measures

necessary to ensure that fires, explosions, and released do not occur, recur, or spread to other

hazardous waste at the facility. These measures include, where applicable, stopping

processes and operations, collecting and containing released waste, and removing or isolating

containers.

(f) If the facility stops operations in response to a fire, explosion, or release, the

emergency coordinator must monitor for leaks, pressure, buildup, gas generation, or ruptures

in valves, pipes, or other equipment, whenever this is appropriate.

(g) Immediately after an emergency, the emergency coordinator must provide for

treating, storing, or disposing of recovered waste, contaminated soil or surface water, or any

material that result from a release, fire, or explosion at the facility.

[Comment: Unless the owner or operator can demonstrate, in accordance with §261.3(c) or

(d) of this chapter, that the recovered material is not a hazardous waste, the owner or operator

becomes a generator of hazardous waste and must manage it in accordance with all

applicable requirements of parts 262, 263, and 265 of this chapter].

(h) The emergency coordinator must ensure that, in the affected area(s) of the facility:

(1) No waste that may be incompatible with the released material is treated, stored, or

disposed of until cleanup procedures are completed; and

(2) All emergency equipment listed in the contingency plan is cleaned and fit for the

intended use before operations are resumed.

(i) The owner or operator must notify the Regional Administrator, and appropriate State

and local authorities that the facility is in compliance with paragraph (h) of this section

before operations are resumed in the affected area of the facility.

(j) The owner or operator must note in the operating record the time, date and details of

any incident that requires implementing the contingency plan. Within 15 days after the

incident, he must submit a written report to the Regional Administrator. The report must

include:

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the owner or operator;

(2) Name, address, and telephone number of the facility;

(3) Date, time, and type of incident (e.g. fire, explosion);

(4) Name and quantity of material(s) involved;

(5) The extent of injuries, if any;

(6) An assessment of actual or potential hazards to human health or the environment,

where this is applicable; and

(7) Estimated quantity and disposition of recovered material that resulted from the

incident.


Texas State University – San Marcos B-1

ATTACHMENT B

Properties of Hazardous Wastes Managed



TABLE 1

Hazardous and Class 1 Non-hazardous Wastes Generated


San Marcos, Texas

TCEQ

Waste

Code

Waste Description EPA Waste

Code

Most Common

Method of

Disposal Hazardous

0001204H Mixed halogenated/non-halogenated

solvents from labs throughout campus

and solvents consolidated at the storage

facility.

D001, F001,

F002, F003,

F005

Incineration or fuel

blending

0002103H Acids with metals from campus labs D002,D005,

D006, D007,

D008, D009,

D011

Wastewater treatment

0003003H Mixed lab packs containing hazardous

chemicals from campus labs.

D001, D002,

F001, F002,

F003, F005,

U057, U196,

U239

Incineration

0004198H Photographic waste may contain silver,

may be reactive

D002, D003,

D011

Silver recovery and

wastewater treatment

0007119H Laboratory waste – inorganic, may

contain oxidizers.

D001, D002,

D005, D006,

D007, D008,

D009, D011

Wastewater treatment

0010117H Mercury waste or aqueous mercuric salt

solutions

D009, D002 Mercury recovery and

wastewater treatment

0016219H Caustic liquids from consolidating lab

wastes, flammable caustics

D001, D002,

F002, F003

Incineration


TABLE 1 (continued)

Hazardous and Class 1 Non-hazardous Wastes Generated


San Marcos, Texas

TCEQ

Waste

Code


Code

Most Common

Method of

Disposal

0017219H Lab waste consolidation, flammable

acids

D001, D002,

F002, F003

Incineration

0020310H Activated carbon filters, spent or out of

date

D001 Regenerate

0021202H Spent halogenated solvents and aqueous

mixtures

D001, F001,

F002

Incineration or Fuel

blending

0022203H Spent non-halogenated solvents and

aqueous mixtures

D001, F003,

F005


blending

0025207H Organic solutions with aquatic

organisms. May be formaldehyde,

ethanol or formalin.

D001 Incineration or Fuel

blending

0029310H Waste Rags containing F003 and/or

F005 solvents.

D001, F003,

F005, D035


blending

0030310H Waste Sorbents, may contain gasoline

and oil

D018 Incineration or Fuel

blending

0034119H Aqueous waste containing sodium azide

from a laboratory analysis

P105 Incineration

0035110H Caustic Aqueous Waste from Labs and

Shops

D002 Wastewater treatment or

hazardous waste landfill

0036319H Old sodium hydroxide pellets in drums D002 Hazardous waste landfill

0037310H Solids that fail one or more TCLP metal D004-D011 Hazardous waste landfill

0038219H Old glycolic acid in drums D002 Neutralization/Incineration

0040403H Acid bed water softener resin D002 Neutralization/Incineration


TCEQ

Waste

Code


Code

Most Common

Method of

Disposal

0041110H Old chemical in drums, caustic/aqueous D002 Hazardous waste landfill

0044202H Old Freon no longer in use U121 Incineration

Class 1

00080091 Lab waste from campus. NA Class 1 landfill

00193081 Empty metal drums or containers NA Recycle or Class 1

landfill

00231191 Aqueous solutions with organics and

inorganics.

N/A Wastewater

treatment

00245011 Limestone sludge from cleanout of

neutralization/filtration sumps (waiting

on laboratory analyses).

N/A

Class 1 landfill

00264961 Electrical ballasts with PCBs >50 ppm N/A Class 1 landfill or recycle

00273101 Waste rags with total petroleum

hydrocarbon concentration greater than

1500 ppm.

NA Class 1 Landfill

00282091 Waste latex and acrylic paint and paint

related substances (nonhazardous)

including paint rinsewater

NA Wastewater treatment or

Class 1 landfill.

00313091 Alkaline Batteries NA Recycle

00323111 Asbestos Materials NA Class 1 Landfill

00423191 Old soda ash used for spill response NA Class 1 landfill

00432092 Paint Rinse Water Acrylic or Latex NA Class 2 landfill

00455012 Limestone and water slurry sludge NA Class 2 landfill

00462191 Combustible liquid or solid from

discarded material or labs

NA Fuel blending


TCEQ

Waste

Code


Code

Most Common

Method of

Disposal

00474031 Nano particle waste mixed with resins

or other organics for research

NA Hazardous waste landfill

00482191 Nonhazardous aqueous waste with

organic generated from labs and shops

NA Waste water treatment


CHEMICALS NEEDING SPECIAL ATTENTION

1. ACRYLONITRILE – MSDS ATTACHED

2. ETHIDIUM BROMIDE – MSDS ATTACHED

3. FORMALDEHYDE – MSDS ATTACHED

4. HYDROFLUORIC ACID – MSDS ATTACHED

5. PHENOL – MSDS ATTACHED

(THIS LIST WILL BE AMENDED AS NECESSARY)

































Texas State University – San Marcos C-1

ATTACHMENT C

Plan Amendment Form and Plan Distribution List


REVISION RECORD

It is the responsibility of the Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management office

to ensure that all changes and updates are distributed to the distribution list. The holder

of the plan must make the following changes:

Remove and discard obsolete pages.

Replace obsolete pages with the updated pages.

Initial once completed.

Change date Affected page

Number(s)

Description of

Change(s) Initial

8-30-2007 3, 6, 11, 13, 14,17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 28, 29

Office Name Change and added On-Call number

Table 1 Added new waste codes

November 2009 3,7,7a,9a,15,16,17,19,20,26,28

Added a second container accumulation area and several more satellite accumulation areas

Table 1 Added new waste codes

September 2012 All pages Small changes to most pages to update contacts, procedures, waste storage locations, and spill response locations.

DISTRIBUTION LIST

PLAN HOLDER (Entire Plan) LOCATION

Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management


601 University Drive.

San Marcos, Texas 78666 San Marcos, Texas

Office of the President




San Marcos, Texas

Campus Police




San Marcos, Texas

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Fire Marshal

630 E. Hopkins


San Marcos, Texas

City of San Marcos Police Department

2300 I.H. 35 South

San Marcos, Texas 78666 San Marcos, Texas

Hays County Sheriff Department

1307 Uhland Road


San Marcos, Texas

City of San Marcos Watershed Protection Manager

Attn: Melani Howard

630 E. Hopkins


San Marcos, Texas

Central Texas Medical Hospital

Attn: Bill Johnson

1301 Wonder World Drive


San Marcos, Texas

Hays County EMS/Ambulance Service

Attn: Tom Partin

P.O. Box 641


San Marcos, Texas

DISTRIBUTION LIST


City of San Marcos Wastewater Treatment System

Attn: Tom Taggart

630 E. Hopkins


San Marcos, Texas

Physical Plant AC Shop

151-5 Sessom Drive


San Marcos, Texas

Physical Plant Paint Shop

151-5 Sessom Drive


San Marcos, Texas

Print Shop

1727 Ranch Road 12


San Marcos, Texas

Art Department

Joann Cole Mitte Art

749 Comanche Street


San Marcos, Texas

Sabinal Hall (photography)

205 Pleasant Street


San Marcos, Texas

Chemistry/Centennial Hall

202 Old Main Dr. /120 Old Main Dr.


San Marcos, Texas

Freeman Aquatic Biology

220 E. Sessom Drive


San Marcos, Texas

DISTRIBUTION LIST


Jerome & Catherine Supple Science Building

310 Vista Drive


San Marcos, Texas

Roy F. Mitte – Engineering Technology

749 Comanche Street


San Marcos, Texas

Roy F. Mitte – Physics (2 Copies)

749 Comanche Street


San Marcos, Texas

Roy F. Mitte – Ingram School of Engineering

749 Comanche Street


San Marcos, Texas

Agriculture

206 Pleasant Street


San Marcos, Texas

Fire Chief – San Marcos Fire Dept.

114 E. Hutchison St.


San Marcos, Texas

Freeman Aquatic Building – EARDC

220 E. Sessoms Dr.


San Marcos, Texas

CoGeneration Power and Chiller Plant

150 Buckner St.


San Marcos, Texas

DISTRIBUTION LIST


Family and Consumer Science

245 W. Sessoms Dr.


San Marcos, Texas

STAR Park

3055 Hunter Road

San Marcos, TX 78666

San Marcos, Texas

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